Merchant of Venice

IN THE OPENING SCENE,THE THEME OF ROMANCE AND LOVE IS INTRODUCE.HOW IS THIS SCENE LINKED TO THE BOND STORY?

ACT 1 SCENE 1.BASSANIO ASKS LOAN FROM ANTONIO.

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Bassanio wants to woo Portia who, besides being a knockout, has giant inheritance. Antonio agrees to help make Bassanio look wealthy enough to woo Portia. Unfortunately Antonio will have to stretch his credit and hence the bond to Shylock.

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